Building Codes

Code Compliance

There have been significant code changes that took effect in 2004; therefore, homes that began construction before 2004 are not built to the current building codes. The Luxury Home Solutions team is experienced in Florida code compliant improvements, which not only retain your rights to homeowner’s insurance and increases your home’s value, but also gives you peace of mind during hurricane season.

Did You Know You Could Lose Your Homeowner’s Insurance?

A new law came into effect January 8, 2009, placing individuals in danger of losing their homeowner’s insurance. This new law sets the guidelines for the Florida-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and other insurance companies have followed suit.

Laws of Florida, Ch. 2007-126, Approved by the Governor, June 12, 2007

“8. Effective January 1, 2009, a personal lines residential structure that is located in the wind-borne debris region, as defined in s. 1609.2, International Building Code (2006), and that has an insured value on the structure of $750,000 or more is not eligible for coverage by the corporation unless the structure has opening protections as required under the Florida Building Code for a newly constructed residential structure in that area. A residential structure shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of this subparagraph if it has shutters or opening protections on all openings and if such opening protections complied with the Florida Building Code at the time they were installed.”

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